Friday, January 28, 2011

This week I went for a run. The Doc said to go for it, he even said I could go as far as 8 miles (even to my ears that sounded nuts, who runs 8 miles your first run back after an injury, if I know that is stupid, it must be really bad advice, lol). I told him I would try 5 (ummmmm, ya because 5 is so much smarter than 8, bahahahaha). The next morning Doug and I dropped Chloe off at school and headed to our favorite trail (which also happens to be the only trail in this area). We start down the first trail and my left leg is SCREAMING but my foot doesn't hurt and then WHAMMMO! It SCREAMS at me: "WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO ME." My foot was shot after 1 measly mile. We walked all the way back to the car. I was so bummed. I knew at that moment that Rocky was a really truly bad idea. If it hurt to run one mile then I was going to run all 50 miles with my foot screaming, which I can do and have done but, I have to question how smart that is. So I pulled the plug. I am not going to race Rocky or even run it. I am going to lay off until this sucker doesn't hurt anymore. I have to. I love running to much to totally screw up my foot.

In other news we now have a closing date set for next week. We should be packed up and on our way to CT next week at this time. It is going to be quite a change and I am so sad to leave my friends here but I so look forward to seeing more of Doug. Oh and I am super psyched about our new house, it is our dream home. We are so lucky to have found it. When I do get back up and running I will be treated to miles and miles of trails right out my front door.

Good choice on resting the foot! I am SO excited about all the trails you'll get to run in CT. All this time off the foot will pay off when you're running through amazing scenery on soft trails (which will probably be a bit kinder to your feet). Woohooo!

I am so very thankful you listened to your body, you have a very full plate right now(as always). Let me know if you need me to be anywhere to help out. Has the doctor given you nay idea on how long you need to rest the foot and leg? XOXO